{"id":951161,"date":"2026-04-14T08:12:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sezzle-canada-launches-virtual-card-expanding-buy-now-pay-later-capabilities\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T08:12:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T12:12:16","slug":"sezzle-canada-launches-virtual-card-expanding-buy-now-pay-later-capabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/sezzle-canada-launches-virtual-card-expanding-buy-now-pay-later-capabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Sezzle Canada Launches Virtual Card, Expanding Buy Now, Pay Later Capabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nThe virtual Visa card, powered by Marqeta, broadens Canadians’ access to Sezzle online and in-store at participating merchants
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Toronto, Canada, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:<\/strong>SEZL<\/strong><\/a>) (Sezzle<\/strong> or Company<\/strong>) \/\/ – Sezzle<\/a>, the most popular<\/a> Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in Canada, today announced the launch of its Virtual Card<\/strong> in Canada, powered by Marqeta<\/a>, the global modern card issuing platform. This launch enables eligible Sezzle Canada shoppers to use Sezzle at participating merchants, both online and in-store, unlocking new growth opportunities for merchants.<\/p>\n

At launch, Sezzle\u2019s Virtual Card will be available for use in-store at leading brands, including SoftMoc<\/strong><\/a>, JD Sports Canada<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>QE Home<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Mastermind Toys<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>West Coast Kids<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Quarks<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Kit & Ace<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Popeye\u2019s Supplements (Ontario)<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Atlas Tools & Machinery<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>CL\u00c9MENT<\/strong><\/a>, <\/strong>Hobbiesville<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong> and more, with continued expansion planned across key retail categories.<\/p>\n

The Sezzle Virtual Card provides retailers with a seamless way to capture incremental sales by meeting consumers wanting to pay over time at checkout\u2014whether on mobile, online, or in-store\u2014with no additional integration required. For shoppers, the card can be added directly into digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Wallet, offering the flexibility of Sezzle\u2019s BNPL model with the convenience of a tap-to-pay experience. With contactless payments accepted at more than 90% of Canadian retailers<\/a>, the opportunity to meet shoppers where they are, financially, by enabling Sezzle has never been easier.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve offered Buy Now, Pay Later online since 2020, and expanding it to all 75+ of our stores across Canada is about delivering the seamless omnichannel experience our customers have been asking for,\u201d said Christina Xu, CEO <\/strong>of QE Home<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to partner with Sezzle to bring flexible, no-interest payments into our physical stores \u2014 becoming one of the first specialty bedding retailers in Canada to do so.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Demand for in-store BNPL is clear. In a 2025 survey of Canadian Sezzle users, 74% reported being more likely to shop in-store if Sezzle was available<\/strong> \u2014 highlighting the significant opportunity for brick-and-mortar retailers to drive foot traffic and incremental sales by offering flexible payment options at checkout.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe launch of our Virtual Card marks a major milestone for Sezzle in Canada,\u201d said Patrick Chan<\/strong><\/a>, GM of Sezzle Canada.<\/strong> \u201cBy enabling shoppers to use a Sezzle virtual card, we\u2019re dramatically expanding access to flexible payments. For merchants, this means incremental sales<\/a>, higher engagement, and the ability to meet consumers where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n Meeting Growing Demand in Canada<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n

The launch builds on Sezzle\u2019s momentum in the Canadian market, where the company has become the leading BNPL platform:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n